UEL – London’s leading university for civic engagement John Headley Director of Financial Services Vice-Chancellor’s Group November 2015 External Examiners Induction Welcome to UEL

UEL – London’s leading university for civic engagement Overview of the day An introduction to the University of East London (UEL) UEL’s Quality Assurance Procedures UEL’s Academic Regulations

UEL – London’s leading university for civic engagement The University of East London An ‘anchor institution’ – committed to social mobility and social justice Founded in East London in 1898 (West Ham Technical Institute) Highly diverse: c19,000 students from over 126 different countries 50% students are the first in their family to go to university; 50% mature; 70% BAME

UEL – London’s leading university for civic engagement The University of East London Best in London for Sociology, Dance and Architecture(NSS) 100% satisfaction for many of our programmes: Pharmaceutical Science, Civil Engineering Surveying and Mapping Sciences, Construction Management and International Development with NGO Management (NSS) A leading modern university in London for research

UEL – London’s leading university for civic engagement The University of East London Our ambition is to be London’s leading university for civic engagement, achieved through: an engaged curriculum (‘learning by doing’) engaged research with a focus on social innovation providing students, staff, alumni and partners with opportunities to make a difference, changing things for the better

UEL – London’s leading university for civic engagement External Examiner comments Extremely impressed with the quality and consistency of feedback across modules and the rigour of the moderation process. (Psychological Sciences) Assessment and procedures are fair and the assessment methods appropriate to the learning outcomes. (Psychosocial Studies) (Extracts taken from reports received from the 2014/2015 academic session)

UEL – London’s leading university for civic engagement External Examiner comments A great deal of creativity in the design of assessments on this programme and emphasis on embedding theory in practice is also a strength. (Social Work) Good evidence of robust and rigorous marking. (Professional Health Sciences) (Extracts taken from reports received from the 2014/2015 academic session)

UEL – London’s leading university for civic engagement UEL Quality Assurance & Enhancement Principles We aim to ensure the quality of the total student experience. All staff are responsible for quality. We aim to improve quality whenever possible. We are committed to the principle of external peer involvement in assuring quality. We take into account the views of our students.